Function:
This committee shall gather and address problems found within food production, consumption, processing, distribution, and waste disposal with the primary focus on finding solutions to problems that promote sustainability, economic development, and social justice in the food system of the Columbia and surrounding areas by educating government officials about issues of the food system, making policy recommendations, research, fostering of cooperation among private, public, and non-profit interests.
Policy Recommendations:
The Food Equity Subcommittee was formed in order to ensure the voices of Columbia residents living in low food access areas and those most impacted by inequities in the food system were the key drivers in the policy recommendations developed by the Columbia Food Policy Committee. This subcommittee has put together a robust report containing policy recommendations that were officially adopted by City Council in December 2019. To view the entire report, click here.
Composition:
Meetings:
Committee Members:
Name | Term Ends |
John Andoh | June 2021 |
Marie Boyd | June 2021 |
Victoria Brown | June 2021 |
Richard Chesley | June 2021 |
Kitwanda Cyrus | June 2021 |
Tracy Dixon | June 2021 |
Minetta Draft | June 2021 |
Carrie Draper | June 2021 |
Rowan Goodrich | December 2022 |
Doug Groendyke | June 2021 |
John Newman | June 2021 |
Ashley Page | June 2021 |
Sarah Simmons | June 2021 |
Christina Spach | June 2021 |
Heather Bauer | December 2022 |
Shana Hill Catoe | December 2022 |
Rowan Goodrich | December 2022 |
Kimberly Humphrey | December 2022 |
Billy Quinlan | December 2022 |
Subcommittees:
- Communications
- Food Equity
- Local Procurement
- Zoning
Contact Info:
P.O. Box 147
Columbia, SC 29217
(803) 545-3039